About Us
A Public Interest Law Firm at the Intersection of Aging and Social Justice
We file and support lawsuits that combat senior poverty by promoting economic mobility and financial wellbeing.Â
Partial Settlement Agreement Wins Back Retirement Funds
AARP Foundation conducts legal advocacy to ensure that older adults have a voice and proper representation in the legal system.
AARP Foundation attorneys advocate for systemic change in federal and state courts nationwide to advance the legal rights and interests of people 50 and older, particularly those who are vulnerable and have low income.
We do not take cases or provide legal advice in matters that affect only a few individuals who may have experienced isolated incidents of discrimination or other harm.
In the News
Federal Court Issues Landmark Civil Rights of People with Disabilities Decision Enabling Thousands of D.C. Citizens to Transition Out of Nursing Facilities
The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has issued a resounding judgment in the class action case Brown, et al v. District of Columbia, finding that the District of Columbia has violated the rights of D.C. residents with disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).Â
AARP Foundation 2024 Supreme Court Preview
The Supreme Court often hears cases affecting the lives of people over 50. Read our review of key cases coming before the Court this year and likely to come in the future.
On the Docket
We file and support lawsuits that combat senior poverty by promoting economic mobility and financial wellbeing.Â
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